18 Floors Above the Apocalypse

Chapter 223

Seeing her silence, Mark hurriedly explained, "The rescue team is voluntary, and we won't force anyone."

Stella pondered, "60-degree heat, even with proper protection, a normal person can't stand in the sun for more than two hours, Mark, how are you planning to organize and arrange this rescue operation?"

"We will operate on a volunteer basis. We have to protect ourselves while saving others. We'll carry sunshades and take breaks when we need to. Can't push ourselves too hard."

Mark already had a plan, "Those we rescue can be taken to the temporary shelters arranged by the city."

Stella was surprised. She hadn't expected his arrangements to be so rational and clear-headed.

"For those who are willing to participate, one person per family is enough, I wouldn't recommend more. After all, we can't deplete Eastwood Eden's patrol team."

There was also the unfortunate news that the well in the neighborhood had collapsed. The well, which had been expertly dug by an old hand, wasn't too severely damaged, but they couldn't risk fixing it until they were sure the aftershocks were over. So, everyone would have to conserve their water supply.

Luckily, Mark had reminded everyone to be careful with their water usage and had managed to secure a supply of water purification tablets.

They had been traded with sweet potatoes from each household, so everyone had some. Though not in abundance, they would suffice for a few days.

Stella spoke gently, "Mark, your proposal is very good. Jasper and I will check on our home first and will get back to you later."

Mark hesitated, "Actually, I have a favor to ask."

"Go ahead."

Mark's gaze fell on Cooper, "If you guys are willing to participate, could you perhaps bring Cooper along?"

Stella frowned slightly.

This earthquake had some forewarning, so there aren't many survivors buried under rubble, but we don't know

"Luna will also participate, only in search, and not in excavation

disaster struck, those who were willing to share their rations to feed dogs certainly treated them like family. They needed to protect the

nodded, "Okay,

returned to Building 5. They didn't rush to enter

was resilient, with no visible cracks even after a strong earthquake, unlike

to be reinforced. Unit 401 was tidy

a treat to distract them,

the apartment, leaving the easy tasks to Cooper and Rosie and tackling the tougher ones like curtains and air conditioning

survival with a meal of spicy fish, braised pork, steamed meatballs, and some juice. While enjoying

plates

down with Jasper, "I won't join the rescue team, but you can

past life, she had not received any help from others. The food she found was almost stolen from her. If not for her fighting back, she wouldn't

you're saving others, you also remember Rosie waiting for you at

if they loved each other and separate if they didn't.

to change. Even though he no longer wore the uniform, his kindness never

to participate, but no matter what, you and Rosie are always the

"Woof!"

"Yes, and Cooper too."

on Jasper, and the same applied to the dog. "Cooper, do you want

sat in front of them as if pondering, then

leave at dusk. Remember to bring protective gear. It's hot and you'll sweat a lot. Be

for it. She added a bit of salt to the cold water, specifically steamed some hardy potatoes and sweet potatoes that could help Jasper and Cooper replenish

was taken aback. Stella tugged at his ear, "What, you want to eat meat in front of

Stella. There was nothing much for Stella to instruct, and she only told him,

in an anti-cut suit to prevent accidental injuries. Then, she